10: You would never guess a war had devastated this beauty. | The sun was bright, the breeze was warm, the water was blue, the waves were calm... and I collected sea shells where hundreds had died. | Juxtaposition of destruction and rebirth

11: Asan Beach | Wounds Heal | Nature reclaims and recovers

12: Just Keep Swimming | A parade of turtles at The Plaza

13: Adventure

14: I even wore closed toed shoes! | Asquiroga Caves

15: Hot Muggy Steep Muddy Slick Wild Fun!

16: Splish Splash

17: We wanted to come back to snorkel, but it poured the day we planned to return.... | Inarajan Pools

19: There once was a man, his name was Magellan A Porchagese skipper, the girls found him cute... | History

22: Built: 1805 - 1813 Purpose: To protect Galleons as they stopped on their way from Acapulco to Manila. When Mexico revolted against Spain, the Galleon voyages stopped and the Fort was abandoned and fell into ruins.

23: Fort Soledad

24: Always Remember

25: Vietnam War Memorial | Overlooking Umatac, this memorial is dedicated to the 74 Chamorro men who died in the Vietnam War. Developed in 1971, a special Mass is held at the site each Memorial Day.

28: Artistic Wood Products | Ifil Wood Artist Michael Genereux. It is illegal to cut down an Ifil tree so all of Michael's sculptures are created from dead trees. He often pulls the wood from underwater as it is so dense it doesn't float. Found only on a few of the islands in Micronesia, Ifit wood is so hard it is termite resistant and a nail can not be driven into it.

37: Memorial to the people of Guam who died December 8, 1941- July 21, 1944

38: Befriend the bartender!

39: Statue of Liberty Park This replica stands at the entrance of Hagatna harbor, visible to approaching boats. The statue was constructed by the Boy Scouts of America in 1950 in observance of their 40th anniversary.

40: Art Depicts Life

41: University of Guam | Learning

42: Ritidian Beach, Guam This is where the journey started. I saw a photo of Rhonda & her family snorkeling here on New Year's Day. It looked so beautiful I just had to see it for myself.....

44: Snorkeling at Haputo Restricted access to descend 300 feet down a billion narrow, uneven steps to a white sand beach and protected cove. Swam out to Mushroom Rock and admired the sea life on the way.

45: Mushroom Rock from above and below | Tropical Splendor

46: Narita Japan

47: I would have thought 9000 Yen would have been more impressive | Heading Home....